Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel, Boston

We couldn't be happier with our daughter's time at FJECC (4 years!).   The dedication to early childhood development is evident in every detail at FJECC - a true preschool. The quality of teaching is exceptional. The teachers are loving, engaged, and highly professional, creating a genuinely supportive and stimulating environment. The thoughtful curriculum seamlessly integrates learning through play, fostering curiosity and essential skills. FJECC has an amazing outdoor space and are recognized as a certified outdoor classroom. This allows the children to explore, learn, and grow in a natural setting every single day - which is incredible to have in the city. The school's location is also perfectly situated—easy for drop-off and pickup, yet nestled in a spot that feels private and safe.  We are truly blessed to have found FJECC, and highly, highly recommend!

Both of my children have had wonderful experiences at FJECC. They have been so well taken care of and learned so much. The teachers are very invested in their personal and intellectual development, and there is a real sense of community across the school. The music classes and Shabbat Sing are personal highlights of our kids, as well as the outdoor playground. I couldn't recommend FJECC more! We will be sad when our kids age out. Our children love it!

My child is in their second year of school at FJECC and is thriving. Every teacher I've interacted with is so engaging and patient with the kids. I never have a doubt that my child is well cared for there. I love that there are flexible timing options for dropoff and pickup. The classrooms are spacious and the outdoor play space is the best in the area. Not to mention a great community of parents.

The enriching educational program at FJECC has more than prepared my two children for kindergarten and I am extremely grateful. Thanks to the warm and nurturing teachers, my once shy daughter is graduating this Spring with great self-confidence. Amy Bolotin, the FJECC Director, is an incredible leader and I love how she decorates the hallway walls with photos highlighting the curriculum from each classroom. Every morning when I see my daughter's face light up with the biggest smile as we enter the building, it makes my long commute 100% worth it. The FJECC has been a special experience for me as well, I have made several close friends throughout my years here, all thanks to the warm and welcoming community. This vibrant school is a gem. THANK YOU FJECC!

FJECC is truly the best preschool in the Greater Boston Area. When our oldest child was accepted into multiple preschools in Boston, we chose FJECC based on glowing feedback from other dual-physician families such as ourselves. We could not have been happier with our decision. FJECC is simply exceptional - the teachers are phenomenal, and the head of school Amy Bolotin knows every student and his/her families. Our children have run into school every day full of joy, eager to learn and grow, and happy! We were thrilled to have our older child accepted to a top independent school from FJECC, for which FJECC is historically a "feeder school", with amazing guidance from Jenny Gamson, the school's assistant director and head of admissions. As our older child entered her PreK-8 school, we were so impressed to see how wonderfully prepared she was as an FJECC alumna across all measures - reading, writing, math, SEL, in each and every area. Thank you FJECC for nurturing our children, caring for them as your own, and providing them the best early childhood education we could have imagined. We are forever grateful!